Hasta La Motion!

FUEL VFX*specialises in visual effects for feature films, television and commercials for both local and international clients.*

We are currently looking for experienced Lighting TD’s with Look Development experience; to work in a team environment – for an immediate start.
Successful applicants will need to have strong communication skills and an understanding of light and colour theory.
They are required to critically analysis their own work and take feedback from VFX/CG Supervisors so that they can deliver shots within the tighter deadlines that are associated with TVC work.

Lighting TD Duties:
* Need to have a thorough understanding of the 3D pipeline with a minimum of 4 years experience working in a Film or TVC environment.
* Must have a solid understanding of how real world lighting applies to computer generated images, so that assets can be seamlessly integrated into live action plates.
* Are required to work with VFX/CG Supervisors to perform Look Development duties and provide shaders to others artists for implementation into shots.
* Work with Compositors to take shots through to final.

Requirements:
* Extensive knowledge with lighting in Maya – Mental Ray & RenderMan.
* Ability to composite 3D elements with either Nuke or Shake is preferred.
* Strong understanding of real world lighting techniques and how it applies to 3D software, eg; photography and/or real world camera’s.
* Experience with environment and HDR lighting techniques.
* Experience with look development and shader creation of CG assets is preferable.
* Ability to optimise render times within a production environment.
* Python and/or MEL scripting experience desired.
* 4 years Maya experience.

To be considered for this role you will need:
* A minimum of 2 years proven coding experience, using Python.
* Experience with writing data management scripts, including scripts to manage the processing and distribution of image file sequences.
* An understanding of image processing algorithms is an advantage.
* Experience with process automation. E.g. automated render farm submissions.
* XML processing & manipulation.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively manage work priorities is essential.

Please forward your resume application to:*recruitment@fuelvfx.com and put “Lighting” in the subject line.

If you could also please go to www.fuelvfx.com and fill out our Online form (under Recruitment).

Your application will be considered in the strictest confidence.

Thank you*

Fuel VFX*
75 King St, Newtown NSW 2042 | 61 2 9557 7799 |*www.fuelvfx.com
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